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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 3.5-inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U 8x 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 5118 12C 2.3GHz 32GB H740P iDRAC9 2x 750W

SKU CH-KA23-R7WFP

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, H740P RAID controller and eight 3.5-inch drive bays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors run at 2.3 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory installed across 16 slots supports up to 384 GB capacity
  • PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive trays provide flexible storage expansion
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 750 W power supplies ensure remote management and uptime

Dual Xeon Gold 5118 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors. Each CPU provides 12 cores running at 2.3 GHz with a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 32 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four modules. It is built for virtualization, database hosting, and file or application serving in business-critical environments.

SAS SATA Storage Limits

Storage connects through a Dell PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes. The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch drive trays for SAS or SATA hard drives; no drives are installed. Maximum memory capacity reaches 384 GB across 16 slots, allowing future expansion beyond the factory configuration.

Redundant Power Remote Management

Dual hot-swap 750 W platinum-efficiency power supplies deliver redundancy for continuous operation. Integrated iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring, automation, and administration without physical access. The server ships with ready rails and a front bezel for standard rack mounting. Dual-port gigabit Ethernet is integrated on the motherboard.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $649.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 12-Core Processor
Lower than about 60% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R740
Model nameR540
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM32 GB
Maximum RAM capacity384 GB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc H740P 8 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Optical drive0
Connectivity
Network controllerIntegrated Dell 2 × 1GbE Dual Port Ethernet Adapter
Ports & slots
Network ports2 x Ports
Expansion card slots0
Management interface0
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 32GB base memory or plan for the 384GB maximum?

The system ships with 32GB in four 8GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC modules across 16 slots. You can add up to 384GB total when workloads demand more capacity.

What does the 2.3GHz base clock mean once the Xeon Gold 5118 is under load?

Each 12-core processor runs at 2.3GHz base and can reach 3.2GHz turbo when thermal headroom allows, giving higher single-thread speed for bursty tasks.

What does the PERC H740P 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller cap in practice?

The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through at 12Gb/s per port, so drive throughput is limited by the SAS/SATA drives you install.

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